Good Morning all,

Charlie, getting back into the swing after a vacation is always tough. You are very good about exercise and your calorie intake, so I am sure you will be fully back in the swing soon. In regards to you question, I believe that attitude/mindset definitely has an impact on weight loss. I have no scientific validation of that , however it certainly seems that way from my experience.

Hang in there, as you know it is a long journey.:happy: :flowerforyou:

As far as my week goes, I am able to report I am down 1.3 lbs, which takes me back to where I was two weeks ago. Hopefully I will be able to keep those pounds off and not have to lose them again

As always thanks to everyone for their continued support and I hope you are all having a wonderful week.

- JB

This has been a good week for weight loss - down 2 lbs. I actually felt like I was eating a lot of food, but maybe I am actually just eating the right food! whoot whoot. Gotta keep this train rolling now.

attitude definately affects your whole world. A little let down after vacation is normal, you have to face the real world and sometimes that is just a downer. Maybe just take a day or two break; from everything - logging your food, exercise, etc... don't eat poorly, still make good choices but give yourself a breather. sometimes that works for me.

Hi all...I am still at the same weight, and yes I think that it affects a bit cause we feel less energetic and maybe do a bit less exercise.

Congrats to all of you who have lost weight and keep up the good work

Hi all,

Down one pound this morning, just in time for Wed weigh-in!
Down 13 since MFP, 17 since early June.
Quite pleased about that of course.

Charlie - you are such a positive influence for us all! But I agree attitude is everything and some days it's hard to maintain. Also the cooler weather made me just want to sleep for the last week. I'm starting to get over it. I think our bodies have a natural inclination to hibernate and overeat this time of year - preparing for a potential fast. But for us we know the winter fast is not coming so we have to fight that! I don't know about you, but my winter is filled with holidays and family and food!

Hope everyone has a great week and faces each day with GREAT ATTITUDE!
Joyce

Congratulations to all you losers. What a great feeling that must be.

Wooken, Glad your dental nightmares are over and you will soon be back home.

Charlie, I can only reiterate what everyone else said. I, too, believe that attitude and mindset have a lot to do with weight loss.

You are an inspiration to us all. It's perfectly normal to feel a little 'Blah' after a wonderful vacation. You not only ate wonderful food, you were also in a country that speaks your language. You may also feel blah knowing that the theater in the park is coming to a close as are the warm Summer months.

Those extra couple of pounds will come off. Take a step back and keep in mind, how you got to this point and how much you have put into this. You're dedication is admirable. We all admire you, your eating style has worked and your exercise leaves us (literally) breathless.

So not to put undue pressure on you, you know the drill, eat as you were doing since starting MFP, you know when to stop, don't keep eating just to eat. As you know, usually weight loss slows down. It could be something else bothering you, making you eat more than you want, you will figure it out. You're very bright.

Perhaps, planning your next vacation, will bring up your spirits.

Ooops, I already forgot about the Christmas commitment. Thanks for the Tuesday reminder.

Happy Trails,

Claudine

That's a great idea.....you would really not want to let down your grandaughter ........ bound to do well! :flowerforyou:

Jean

Hi All MY FITNESS PALS!!

It has been way too long since I have actually "talked" with all of you!!

I think I am finally getting my life back to normal - whatever normal is!!

I had a really good week until I found the PB bottle - then gained On Monday I weighed my lowest for a very very long time, but I am up a couple pounds from the PB.
But since last week here are my stats:
Thur - 9/18 = 240.2 = -1.4 // total loss = -8.2

Charlie, I agree with everyone else.
You will get back in the groove soon and yes our attitude if a BIG part of our weight loss.

I have always had a battle as the weather starts getting cooler - I believe my body thinks it is going into hibernation for the winter, so it is wanting lots of food. I just have to be stubborn enough to say NO to this body of mine. Sometimes I make it and sometimes I don't - but I will not quit trying.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!!

Aloha, I have not been spending much time on the computer so forgive me for not being with it. I have been packing and cleaning getting ready for our vacation as well as our move. My son's house is not in danger from the lava flow still and he is calming down. We will go there next week to bring supplies, and do some more house maintenance. God bless him and everyone.

I am happy to report that I lost weight this week. I lost 2 # and really am so proud of myself. I have been measuring, weighing consistently. I have kept to a low carb calorie diet and enjoying trying new vegys. I even ate asparagas. The story is that Mom fixed it but it was wimpy so never liked the green or the white. Dh likes asparagas, but I didn't know how to fix it, nor he. Some things are a bugaboo, you know? I would buy asparagas in season and let it sit in the frig reading how to fix it. Never got past the boiling, steaming way of doing it. So yesterday I tried broiling it with garlic salt - and loved the crunch! I served it up and we both enjoyed it. Now I am going to try it in soups

Anyways, I really appreciate all your kindness in sharing how you are besides just weighing in. Life is bigger than the diet, and I remind myself time and time again of that. Have fun! Keep a balance.